Exergen TAT-5000 manual

EXERGEN

TemporalScannerTM

A kinder, gentler way to take temperature

Model TAT-5000

Reference Manual

1. Greenes DS, Fleisher, Accuracy of a noninvasive temporal artery ther-

mometer for use in infants, Arch Pediatr Med 2001 Mar; 155(3):376-381

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Contents

Main EXERGEN 818528r5:818528r5.qxd 4/24/2008 11:04 AM Page 1 Temporal Scanner Reference Manual Page Important Safety Instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Product Map Product Map ON Button Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry The Method Why the Temporal Artery Introduction Table of Contents Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument The Scan Test it first on your hand to get comfortable with the concept. Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument Practice Holding Your TemporalScanner Things To Know Before Taking Temperatures Using on an Infant Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Questions? Please call us at 800-422-3006 Using the TemporalScanner on an Infant Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom Frequently Asked Questions Page False low readings: Memorable solutions? Conditions that could affect a reading ...and their solutions What should I know about the instrument? Disposable Cover Options Model TAT-5000 All Options Accessories Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Comparing with Other Methods of Thermometry: Expect the Differences Normal Body Temperature (BT) General Rule of Thumb Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Determining a Fever Threshold Determining a Fever Threshold for Temporal Artery Thermometry Threshold Defining Fever Threshold for Fever Workup Primary Points An Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Page Reproducibility of Readings Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Oral Temperature Ear Temperature Rectal Temperature Forgotten Physiology Your Temperature Normal Temperature Fever Chills Forgotten Physiology Perspiration For Kids Only Places to measure your temperature. Page Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion DISPLAY DIAGNOSTICS CHART Calibration Verification Procedure Using the Portable Blackbody Verifier Specifications: